UK study finds certain accents seen as more criminal, potentially biasing justice system.
A recent study by Cambridge University reveals that certain regional accents in the UK, particularly those from Liverpool and Bradford, are perceived as more likely to commit crimes, potentially leading to bias in the criminal justice system. The research, involving 180 participants, found that speakers with a "posh" Received Pronunciation accent were seen as least likely to commit most crimes, except for sexual offenses. This suggests that accent-based stereotypes could unfairly influence judgments by police, lawyers, and juries.
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